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West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass given one-match ban over abuse directed at anti-doping official

Snodgrass also fined £30,000. (Picture: West Ham United via Getty Images)

West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass has been handed a one-match ban after an Independent Regulatory Commission found him guilty of misconduct towards UK Anti-Doping officials, the Football Association has confirmed.

A statement released on Tuesday afternoon said Snodgrass' language and behaviour was "abusive and/or insulting and/or improper."

The Scotland international was also fined £30,000.

Snodgrass, 31, was not scheduled to be tested nor did he refuse to take a test when officials visited West Ham's training ground in February, Press Association Sport understands.

"A misconduct charge against Robert Snodgrass has been found proven by an Independent Regulatory Commission," the FA statement read.

"It was alleged that his language and/or behaviour towards UK Anti-Doping officials, who were visiting West Ham United's training ground on 06 February 2019, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

"The player has been given a one-match suspension, which is not currently active whilst he considers his right of appeal, and fined £30,000."

Additional reporting from Press Association Sport

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